Bishop Christopher D. Pickens
Pastor
Bishop Christopher D. Pickens is the Pastor and founder of Jubilee Christian Outreach Center, founded in April 2019. Prior to following the Lord's calling for Jubilee, Bishop Pickens served as the Assistant Pastor at Bethlehem Apostolic Church for 15 years and was a member for 20 years. While leading the ministry, he served as the Central State Sunday School Superintendent and National Youth treasurer.
Academically, Bishop attended Kansas State University where he was the recipient of a basketball scholarship.
As a native of the West Side of Chicago and Maywood, Bishop Pickens' spiritual foundation was laid at Lake Street Bethlehem Healing Temple in Chicago. At the age of six, he was baptized under the leadership of Bishop Charles Poole at Bethlehem Healing Temple 12 S. Oakley Blvd. Chicago, Illinois..
With an interest in serving the Lord from a young child, in 1992 Bishop received the Holy Ghost under the leadership of Bishop A.C. Richards, where he was later elevated to the office of Elder in 1994, under his leadership. In July 2022 he was elevated to Bishop in the Living Witnesses of the Apostolic Faith under the leadership of Bishop Joe Swilley Presiding Prelate. He has since been elevated again to the Assistance Presiding of the LWAF organization.
Bishop Pickens married Toni Moore Pickens in 1995 and they have three beautiful daughters Tiffany, Laila, & Christiana and two grandchildren, Anthony and Lilliana-Grace.
From Pastor “I was Blessed to have been chosen to Lead God’s people as Pastor of Jubilee Christian Outreach Center. My greatest joy is to see God’s people grow to higher heights and deeper depths in Christ. My love for preaching and teaching with the Lord’s help is my true calling. I will always do the will and work of the Lord.”
Toni Pickens
Elect Lady
Church Administrator & Church Event Planner
First Lady Toni Pickens was raised in holiness at Langley Avenue Church of God as a child. At the age of 24 she became a member of Christ Unity Evangelistic House of Prayer under Pastor Presbyter Bill H. Brown. While under his leadership, First Lady Pickens, was Baptized in the Name of Jesus & received the Gift of the Holy Ghost. As a member of Christ Unity Evangelistic House of Prayer she served as the Choir President and worked with the Hospitality Committee.
The First Lady was called to the Ministry in 2012 and has been Preaching the Word of God with zeal to enrich and add souls to the kingdom.
With the spirit of being a humble servant placed upon her, she also founded Women of Restoration & Destiny working in ministry to save and restore broken women.
In 1995 she married Bishop Christopher Pickens. They reside in Lockport, Il and have 3 beautiful children Tiffany, Laila, Christiana and two grandchildren Anthony & Lilliana-Grace.
As a member of the L.W.A.F organization, she has been honored to serve in a few capacities, National Young People Secretary for 12 years and was a Youth Leader for 8 years at Bethlehem Apostolic Church. Additionally, appointed to be the General Secretary Assistant of the L.W.A.F Organization.
Currently at Jubilee, First Lady Pickens serves as the Church administrator and church event planner.
From First Lady Pickens My endeavor is to continue in the work of the ministry in any capacity the Lord allows, my calling is working in women ministry.